DEI and Values Statement

Upcycle Bikes satisfies our mission to address the transportation challenges of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and national origins; faiths and ideologies; sexual orientations; gender expressions and gender identities; and races and racial identities. We are committed to advocating for and supporting individuals from all income groups across the full economic spectrum. We support and promote the idea of all individuals working together to support each other to build one inclusive and accessible community. 

Upcycle Bikes’ core values include promoting safety, community, dignity, and environmental responsibility. We embrace, embody, and advocate these values across our operations and programs at all organizational levels.

Meet the Team

Rick Armbruster
Executive Director

Mike Clark
Shop Manager & Head Mechanic

Greg Dennany
Mechanic

Linda Thompson-Poeder
Education & Mechanic

Mason Wilson
Mechanic & Online Sales

Volunteers
Our core

Board of Directors

Matthew Jaglowski
President

Quality Manager,
Oliver Packaging and Equipment Co.

Laura Saltsman
Vice President

Applications Specialist,
Steelcase

Stefanie Dittmer
Treasurer

Controller,
Via Design

Brandon Tomash
Secretary

Corporate Associate,
Miller Johnson

Michael Bohnsack
Director

Consultant and Owner,
Bohnsack & Associates

Steve Buccella
Director

Retired VP Sales & Business Development,
Dematic

Mubashir Haidary
Director

Grants Accountant,
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids